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Many people with spinal cord injuries use vibrators, but if your injury is at or above about the T6 level, sexual stimulation can trigger autonomic dysreflexia, a sudden dangerous rise in blood pressure. Warning signs include a pounding headache and flushing or sweating above the injury. Talk with your care team before you start and treat those symptoms as a medical emergency.
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